What is the difference between the bones of the cranium and

What is the difference between the bones of the cranium and the facial bones?

Solution

Cranium bones are 8 and facial bones are 14 in the skull.Major functional difference between cranium bones and facial bones are as follows:

Cranium bones:Gives protection to the brain, gives shape to the head and face.

Facial Bones- Supports and holds the sensory organs like nose(for exchange of gases),mouth,ears.

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